GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,738 km
9,158 miles
KRY
Karamay
China
Distance
14,738 km
9,158 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

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GIG KRY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Karamay Airport
IATA Code GIG KRY
ICAO Code SBGL ZWKM
City Rio De Janeiro Karamay
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.470000, 84.950000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Karamay (KRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Karamay Airport (KRY) in Karamay, China is 14,738 kilometers (9,158 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:10 in Karamay. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Karamay (KRY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Karamay Airport (KRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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